A new DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement) has come into effect on 12 September 2019 in regional Queensland and is now open to skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers in 70 occupations ranging from Tour Guides, Accommodation and Hospitality Managers to Cooks, Child Care Workers and Youth Workers. Please find the full occupation list here. (Link:… Continue reading New Regional QLD DAMA Now Open with 70 Occupations!
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Good news may be coming soon for backpackers from 13 countries as Immigration Minister David Coleman seeks to find workers wanted by regional businesses. Current discussions, if finalized, may see the work and holiday visa to be expanded to the following countries: India Brazil Mexico Philippines Switzerland Fiji Solomon Islands Croatia Latvia Lithuania Andorra Monaco… Continue reading Working Holiday Visa Expansion
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From 1st July 2019, several changes have taken place giving more flexibility to Working Holiday visa applicants. The changes in summary are: Working Holiday Makers who have completed at least six months specified regional employment in their second year may be eligible for a third year visa. The 6 months of work must all be… Continue reading July 1 2019 Changes for Working Holiday Visas
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Two new Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) have been announced by the Department of Home Affairs. The new DAMAs will be signed by the government with the South Australian Government and Western Australia, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The South Australia DAMA will assist a range of industries including agriculture, forestry, hospitality, tourism, health and construction… Continue reading Two NEW DAMA Agreements Announced!
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Minister for Immigration David Coleman has announced on 01 March 2019 that a new five year sponsored parent visa, the Subclass 870 Parent (Temporary) Visa, will be open for applications on 17 April 2019. This visa is designed to address current community concerns regarding the limited number of parent places in the migration program and… Continue reading NEW – Five year Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa
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As part of the announcement in November 2018 where major changes were being implemented under the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa program to support regional and rural communities, eligible working holiday visa holders can apply for a third year 417 or 462 visa. This legislation will commence on 01 July 2019 and previous, a working… Continue reading Option to Extend 3rd Year Working Holiday Visas 417 & 462 to Commence 1 July 2019
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From your original application for your Australian Student Visa, it was made evident that it is vital to have all your ducks in a row and be completely prepared – the renewal process is no different. You must apply before your current student visa expiry. For those careless students who forget their visa expiry and… Continue reading Renewing your Student Visa: What you need to know
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The Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMAs) we posted in our last blog article has come into effect on 01 January 2019. For the Northern Territory, this is DAMA II and the NT government has now released 117 occupations eligible under this program and most occupations are eligible for English and income concession. Please refer to… Continue reading Northern Territory – 117 Additional Occupations for Easier Pr Pathway
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Two special visa agreements have been announced with a pathway to PR option which may benefit many lower skilled migrants previously restricted. This visa is designed to distribute the migrant population to areas in regional Australia desperate skilled staff. The scheme is called Designation Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) and currently two regions will be benefiting… Continue reading Pr Door Opens for Lower Skilled Migrants in Regional Australia
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